Facilities Technician

Forsyth School is a coeducational independent school serving students from Age 2 through Grade 6 in St. Louis. Our distinctive neighborhood campus of six historic homes has been thoughtfully transformed into dynamic classrooms and learning spaces. These warm learning environments support a joyful and diverse community committed to academic challenge, kindness, compassion, and curiosity.

At Forsyth, our mission is to foster a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. And our Honor Code is embedded in the fabric of our institution, reminding us of our commitment to make Forsyth a special place.

Job Summary The Facilities Technician assists with operations and supports the functions of the school. This position performs general facility maintenance through the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems.

Essential Functions

• Works afternoon/evening shift from 1pm to 9pm Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed.Completes work orders as assigned to repair areas of the campus and performs improvements as needed. Examples of work orders include shelving repairs, drywall repairs, painting, plumbing leaks, clogged toilets, etc.
• Sets up for school events and everyday school functions, including staging, seating, projector screens, and tables.
• Assists in maintaining the appearance of the school's main buildings, outbuildings, and grounds, including snow removal and salting.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as grinders, drills, table saws, routers, miter saws, fabrication equipment, and hand tools.
• Follows all safety procedures and immediately reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement, looks for ways to make things better, and listens to and shares ideas.
• Takes initiative and identifies things that need to be done.
• Shares thoughts, ideas, and suggestions and provides input when requested.
• Accepts responsibility for doing a job the right way and admits to and learns from mistakes.
• Is open to new ideas, different points of view, and changes.
• Practices good stewardship and uses resources wisely and responsibly.
• Seeks opportunities to grow skills and knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification/Licensure: Class E driver’s license required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Other Required Characteristics: Must possess knowledge of maintenance operations, hand and power tools, and mechanical ability. Must have the ability to self-motivate.

REPORTING Reports to the Director of Operations. No supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits This is a full time, exempt (salaried) position, which is eligible for Forsyth’s full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, retirement match, education benefits, EAP, and more.

How To Apply Please submit a resume and three professional references. Candidates will be informed before references are contacted.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please email [email protected] with questions.

Forsyth’s background screening process requires employees to undergo a social media check, satisfactory reference checks with prior and current employers, and a successful criminal background screening.

Forsyth School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomics, family composition, genetic information, citizenship, national and ethnic origin, or on the basis of any other protected status. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply.